Quantum Catz: DK: ::takes Toby's family into
the past, appearing outside of the door to her house. They're
already wearing 1930s clothes. As soon as they appear, Dominick
steps forward and knocks on Becky's door::YarnKittymon: TH: ::though he's never been one
for history, he's gotten quite a charge out of wearing strange
clothes and walking around a place he's never been, so he's having
a wonderful time, and is sure the best is about to come::Maeve Owens: PH: ::he stands there, appearing
to be calm, while he turns his head to look every which way. He's
quite amazed at his surroundings::Quantum Catz: LX: ::just looks excited, she's
wearing a dark old fashioned dress to match her long gloves though
she's wearing knee-high lace-up Dr.Martens to go with it::Quantum Catz: BM: ::opens the door and smiles
at them, looking a bit nervous:: Hey. Toby isn't here - i'll have
to get him but that won't take long. Come inYarnKittymon: TH: ::steps in, looking around
as though trying to memorize every detail of the place, dragging
his suitcase:: We've brought most of Toby's things...not sure
he'll really want them.Quantum Catz: DK: I'm gonna go - i'll bring the
others in a day or so ::smiles slightly:: Don't say i'm not good
to you...or him ::though him isn't said in the most loving tone;
he disappears right afterwards::Maeve Owens: SH: ::she smiles at Becky, seemingly
taking everything in stride. She's finding this all rather fascinating.
A great learning experience no doubt.::Quantum Catz: BM: ::smiles as Dominick leaves
and then turns to Tom:: Well i'm sure he'll be glad to see them
anyway ::steps back to let them in::YarnKittymon: DN: ::pokes his head out from the
bedroom, then meows, and sniffs, his tail twitching::Quantum Catz: BM: ::looks up the stairs at Dan
and then glances back them, weakly:: Um, don't suppose Lexie warned
you that i live with a big cat called Dan...?YarnKittymon: TH: ::looking rather taken aback::
It's friendly?Maeve Owens: SH: ::she blinks; trying to make
sure she isn't seeing things::Quantum Catz: BM: ::chuckles:: Most of the time...Dan?
This's Toby's familyYarnKittymon: DN: ::meows again:: I'm not mean.
::bristles slightly:: Hi. You smell like Dominick.Quantum Catz: BM: He brought them here for meYarnKittymon: DN: ::nods, padding down the stairs
on all fours and sniffing at everyone; Tom steps back a step,
then very cautiously holds out his hand for Daniel to sniff::Maeve Owens: PH: ::looks at the cat, then shakes
his head; softly:: Unbelievable. YarnKittymon: DN: ::meows at Phoebus, then looks
at Shannon, his tail twitching again::Maeve Owens: SH: ::she smiles weakly:: Hello
Daniel. Its nice to meet you. YarnKittymon: DN: ::grins, rubbing his face up
against her skirt, purring slightly::Maeve Owens: SH: ::lets out a surprised chuckle
then reaches down slowly to pet him::YarnKittymon: DN: ::closes one eye, watching
Shannon with the other, ready to bolt if necessary, though he
doesn't mind the attention::Quantum Catz: LX: ::is leaning against her crutch
as she stands, smiling slightly at Daniel though she looks a bit
haunted when she glances at Becky::YarnKittymon: TH: ::looks up at Becky too, trying
not to be impatient, but he really has more interest in seeing
his son than an intelligent cat::Quantum Catz: BM: ::smiles:: Well, i guess if
you're okay with Dan, i'll go get Toby. The living room's just
through there ::teleports to Toby without another word::YarnKittymon: TY: ::is back at his own house;
he's decided to rent it out instead of sell it, so he's cleaning
it up a little; he smiles when Becky appears:: Hey, just in time
to add a woman's touch to the decorating.Quantum Catz: BM: Nope - just in time to drag
you back to my house - i've got a surprise for youYarnKittymon: TY: ::smiles, expecting Christa
and Clayton to be waiting there for him:: Oh? ::takes her hand::
I'm not lazy; we can walk back if you want.Quantum Catz: BM: ::smirks:: You're obviously
in an awful rush to find out what the surprise isYarnKittymon: TY: ::grins, motioning to the door::
Don't worry; I'll act surprised.Quantum Catz: BM: ::chuckles as she leaves::
Don't worry - you *will* be surprisedYarnKittymon: TY: ::looks at Becky, a little
puzzled:: What is it, then? Cupcakes?Quantum Catz: BM: If i told you now it wouldn't
be a surpriseYarnKittymon: TY: ::smiles, squeezing Becky's
hand--the curtains are drawn at Becky's house, so he can't see
inside::YarnKittymon: TY: ::gets to the front door of
Becky's house and opens it, looking around for the "surprise"::Quantum Catz: BM: ::a bit nervously adds:: I
don't know why i didn't think of it before, it wasn't exactly
difficult and i know you don't talk about them much but...i figured
you'd want them here ::leads him through to the living room::
YarnKittymon: TY: ::has hardly even begun to
guess when he sees his family all gathered in the living room,
looking back at him; he's struck utterly speechless::Maeve Owens: SH: ::Her eyes tear up when she
sees him and for a few moments she cant move, only look and stare.
When she has her fill she quickly moves towards him, her arms
open for him:: Oh Toby...YarnKittymon: TH: ::is back where Shannon was
standing, almost satisfied to just see his son, all grown::YarnKittymon: TY: ::runs forward and hugs his
mother, hard:: Mom...Quantum Catz: LX: ::was sitting down but stands
up so fast she jars her knee again and winces; though she quickly
grabs her crutch and moves towards him and her mother::Quantum Catz: BM: ::stays back by the doorway::YarnKittymon: TY: ::pulls back from his mother
and goes to hug Lexie just as roughly as he would've when she
was younger, but he sees the crutch; hugs her carefully and softly
says:: What happened to your leg?Maeve Owens: PH: ::he stands back, just taking
in the sight of his brother.::Quantum Catz: LX: ::makes a face:: It's just
my knee and i'm fine ::grins at Toby:: I can't believe you're
really hereYarnKittymon: TY: ::lets go of Lexie and hugs
his father, and then Phoebus; softly:: I can't believe any of
*you* are here. ::blinks back a couple tears:: I never thought
I'd see any of you again...Maeve Owens: PH: ::he smiles weakly; softly::
Same here pal. Quantum Catz: LX: At least you knew *we* were
alive - we didn't know anythingYarnKittymon: TY: ::runs a hand through his hair,
and then hugs Lexie again:: I tried to write you...guess I didn't
try hard enough...Quantum Catz: LX: ::winces:: We wouldn't have
moved if it wasn't for meMaeve Owens: SH: ::she brushes away her tears
then reaches out to push a strand of Toby's hair back into place.
She smiles a little; softly:: You couldn't have known Lexie. And
I was to quick to assume the worst. ::she shakes her head, tearing
up again::YarnKittymon: TY: ::shakes his head:: Of course
it's not your fault. ::looks around again, in disbelief:: I can't
believe...::shakes his head, and walks over to Becky, grinning
in amazement; he hugs her and kisses her:: Thank you...Quantum Catz: BM: ::grins:: Told you you'd be
surprisedMaeve Owens: PH: ::he smiles widely:: Hey, I
hear that some congratulations are in order!YarnKittymon: TY: ::laughs, putting an arm around
Becky and looking back at his family:: I guess she already told
you the good news.YarnKittymon: TH: ::smiling:: You did well faw
yourself, boy.Maeve Owens: SH: ::she nods:: She's a nice girl
Toby. And I hope you'll be happy.Quantum Catz: LX: Yeah ::smiles although it wavers
slightly when she looks at Becky::YarnKittymon: TY: ::grins:: I plan on it. What
about you? Sit down! What's been going on? Why did you move?YarnKittymon: TH: I think we'd all ratheh heah
about you, Toby. You made it through a lab, right?YarnKittymon: TY: ::his smile fades, and he shakes
his head; quietly:: I'd rather not talk about that. I'm free now,
have been for years. ::quickly:: I'll go get a couple folding
chairs; go on, sit down!Quantum Catz: LX: ::winces at the mention of
the labs, again looking at Becky::Maeve Owens: SH: ::she comes over to hug her
daughter for a moment then goes to sit down::Quantum Catz: LX: ::goes back to where she was
sitting::Maeve Owens: PH: ::sits down as well))Quantum Catz: BM: ::sits down too::YarnKittymon: TY: ::brings back the folding chairs
and sits in one of them, smiling again at his family:: Once I
escaped, I wandered around for a while, but I'd heard if I went
back to you we'd probably *all* get killed. So finally I met Dominick
and he brought me back in time to New York, 1928. I moved in with
an arcade owner for about half the summer and then...well, we
got into some trouble so we wound up on Kitar Island, and we've
been there ever since.YarnKittymon: TH: ::frowns as he sits beside
his wife:: You don't get boahd? Or miss the watah?YarnKittymon: TY: ::grins, shaking his head::
I have Becky; what else could I ask for?Quantum Catz: BM: ::wryly:: Plus i could take
you to water whenever you wantedYarnKittymon: TY: ::nods, still smiling:: And
we have running water and electricity here, though I guess that's
banned by the time I was born. I wonder why. ::shrugs:: How about
you? What did I miss?Maeve Owens: SH: ::she smiles, saying the first
thing that pops into her mind:: Lexie's in college now and Phoebus
got his degree and is now a practicing family doctor. YarnKittymon: TY: ::smiles warmly at his brother::
Congratulations; I'm sure you're great at it.Quantum Catz: LX: ::half-joking:: Yeah and i
followed the psychology route - i sometimes wonder what i was
thinkingYarnKittymon: TY: ::grins:: Good money, anyway.Quantum Catz: LX: Good consolation really ::chuckles,
though she looks down and fiddles with her gloves::YarnKittymon: TY: ::looks at his sister, thinking
when he gets her alone he'll suggest that Isaac *might* be able
to help:: Are you fellas--*guys* all right? Can I get you anything?
Make you something?Maeve Owens: PH: :he frowns, that same look
he used to give Toby when he used his powers resurfacing there
for an instant but it melts away, replaced with years of guilt
thats just weighed him down; his tone forced:: I'm fine. But I
hear you've got a job around here... helping people with your
powers?YarnKittymon: TY: ::nods:: I'm no Isaac, but
then, he can't fix broken china. ::looks steadily at Phoebus::
I'm not the only one here who makes a living off my talents.Maeve Owens: PH: ::his jaw tightens but he forces
any comments he would have made if they were alone back, mainly
because he doesn't think its the right time.:: How does that work
out? I guess you don't have to worry about using them around here.
Although, I guess you cant be too trusting right?YarnKittymon: TY: I'm pretty sure the island's
even safe in your time, Feeb, and we're 74 years before then.
I'll be fine.Quantum Catz: BM: ::smiles weakly:: this's the
one place in the world where variants are the majority...it's
as safe as you can getMaeve Owens: PH: ::he nods, his face a bit strained
but theres guilt in his eyes, no matter how much he cant come
to terms with them *flaunting* their powers::YarnKittymon: TY: ::smiles back at his family::
Are you tired from your trip? You'll have to meet everyone around
here, and we'll get a ton of pictures taken!Maeve Owens: SH: ::she nods:: I'd love to see
more of this place. Although I guess we'll have to bury the photo
album somewhere just in case. ::she smiles sadly::YarnKittymon: TY: ::frowns slightly, then shakes
his head:: Can't you say it's an uncle or something? Pictures
taken at one of those old-tyme photo places? Pretend it's our
ancestors?Maeve Owens: SH: ::she shrugs:: Whose going
to be looking anyway, right? ::she smiles:: What else have you
been up to Toby?YarnKittymon: TY: Not much...::his smile lessens
as he recalls Lu, but he can't tell his parents about her:: I
mean, a lot of stuff happened, but it didn't really change anything...I've
been living here almost since I made it to the island. Oh!I did help build the amusement park; I don't suppose
you've seen it.Maeve Owens: PH: ::forces a smile, nodding::
I bet the people here loved that. YarnKittymon: TY: We'll have to go see it sometime.
There's so much I want to do...I'd never imagined I'd see you,
let alone where I live...::grins at Becky adoringly::Maeve Owens: SH: ::she smiles, glad to see that
he really appears to love the girl. She's content just to sit
and listen to him talk.::Quantum Catz: BM: ::chuckles at Toby:: Dominick's
bringing Christa and Clayton in a day or so, you're gonna have
to make some time for them tooYarnKittymon: TY: We don't have many last-minute
wedding things to worry about, do we? I want you to spend time
with everyone too, let them get to know the woman I love.Quantum Catz: BM: ::smiles:: It's mostly sorted
now so i have timeMaeve Owens: PH: Thats good, because we dont
really plan to give either of you a moments of peace. We've got
a lot to catching up to do. ::he smiles that self assured smiles
of his::YarnKittymon: TY: ::laughs:: Just let me have
3 hours of sleep a night or so, OK? I don't want to fall asleep
at my own wedding.Quantum Catz: BM: ::chuckles:: You'd better notMaeve Owens: PH: ::chuckles::Maeve Owens: SH: ::laughs as well::YarnKittymon: TH: ::laughs:: You do that and
it'll take that woman twenty years to fahgive you. Believe me.
::winks at Shannon::Maeve Owens: SH: Twenty Years? I wasn't aware
that I ever did? ::smiles secretively::Quantum Catz: LX: I need to stretch my leg ::stands
up:: My knee's feeling all stiff from travelling - it's okay if
i go for a walk, right? I know the town anyway from...BeckyYarnKittymon: TY: ::looks up at Lexie, a little
worried:: Do you want me to come with you?Quantum Catz: LX: ::smirks slightly:: I'm big
enough to take a walk on my own - i was *before* you leftYarnKittymon: TY: ::nearly says that Lexie hadn't
thrown her knee out before he left, either, but instead just says::
Well, it's safer here than Boston, anyway. Take a good look around;
it's a nice place.Quantum Catz: LX: ::softly; glancing at Becky::
I know YarnKittymon: TY: ::looks at his sister for a
moment, then gets back to talking with the rest of his family::Quantum Catz: LX: ::leaves the house without
another word, although Becky looks a bit worried about her::YarnKittymon: TY: ::finally gets up to get his
father a cup of water; heads to the kitchen::Maeve Owens: SH: ::she excuses herself to follow
Toby into the kitchen. She stands there for a moment, watching
him; quietly:: Toby?YarnKittymon: TY: ::looks back at his mother;
quietly:: Yeah? ::pulls a glass out of the cupboard::Maeve Owens: SH: I *need* to ask you something
and I want you to be honest.YarnKittymon: TY: ::looks back at his mother,
a bit of the old dread in his face, the same look he had when
she said similar things when he was little:: What?Maeve Owens: SH: ::she comes closer to him,
looking at him the way only a mother can; softly:: Are you really
okay? Have you delt with what happened?YarnKittymon: TY: ::shrugs:: As well as I can,
yeah. I haven't had a nightmare in a few months, and it's over.
There's no doctors now who'd even think about doing that to someone
now.Maeve Owens: SH: ::she doesn't look convinced::
In a few months? From what I hear its been years Toby. Something
like that... it just doesn't disappear on its own.YarnKittymon: TY: ::quietly:: But I'm better
off than most, I'm sure of it. I escaped myself, Mom. I had a
*little* control somewhere in there, enough to get free. It's
not like I was a helpless hostage someone rescued.Maeve Owens: SH: ::she sighs:: I would just
feel better knowing that you were *completely* okay with it. I
know that you probably cant talk to me about it, and I'm too close
to you to give you advice... YarnKittymon: TY: ::shakes his head:: The only
way to be completely OK with it is to have it wiped from my mind,
or maybe disassociate it from me so far that it doesn't seem like
it even happened to me. And I don't think either of those is healthy.
I'm fine, and I'm not gonna freak out. ::more quietly:: And I'm
not angry at any of you for it happening, not even Millie. That's
gonna have to be good enough.Maeve Owens: SH: ::she nods reluctantly:: For
now, perhaps. But I think you should go talk to your sister. She
saw some of what was in Becky's past and she wont talk to me but
I think she'll talk to you. She *needs* to. And dont let her tell
youotherwise.YarnKittymon: TY: ::smiles sadly:: I should at
least give her a little time to get it sorted out in her own mind.
I'll talk with her before she leaves, I promise.Maeve Owens: SH: ::she reaches out to squeeze
his hand:: The sooner the better Toby. Dont let it wait too long
and then not have time later. Okay?YarnKittymon: TY: ::sighs:: Yeah. ::goes back
to the living room with the glass of water, handing it to his
father:: I'm gonna go check on Lexie. Be back in a few minutes.
::looks at Becky, a little worried, then walks out::Quantum Catz: LX: ::has gone to the tavern::YarnKittymon: TY: ::when he can't find the sister
he still thinks of as a little girl, he asks a few people, and
finds where she's gone in short order; he goes in after her, looking
around, and bracing himself against the possibility of seeing
her rather drunk or behaving badly::Quantum Catz: LX: ::is sitting in the corner
of the bar, staring down at a half-drunk double vodka and coke
with her gloved hands wrapped around it::YarnKittymon: TY: ::sits down next to his sister,
not ordering a drink; softly:: Hey. You all right?Quantum Catz: LX: No worse than usualYarnKittymon: TY: ::softly:: Is it because of...I
guess you saw...Becky?Quantum Catz: LX: ::smirks and takes a sip of
her drink at that:: Ah, so Mum told you i needed resolution, did
she? There's a surpriseYarnKittymon: TY: ::frowns:: Yeah, but I just...it's
not like we're gonna be able to talk to each other any time we
want, now. Did you *want* to talk about it?Quantum Catz: LX: Which part? There's a pretty
long history in Becky's head, you knowYarnKittymon: TY: Whatever...upsets you most,
I guess. ::frowns:: I'm so glad she came to you, but if she just
would've asked for a note, maybe you wouldn't've had to see it.Quantum Catz: LX: ::chuckles:: You think we would've
believed a note after all these years? YarnKittymon: TY: Well, there should've been
*some* way. I'd hate to put anyone through everything I've been
through, and she was at least as bad off as me, probably worse.
::eyes widen:: You saw...everything, then?Quantum Catz: LX: You mean the parts that involved
you? ::smiles bitterly and takes another drink:: I've already
been disillusioned by one brother, another one doesn't make much
differenceYarnKittymon: TY: ::quietly:: Lexie, I'm so sorry...::after
a moment, he orders a beer after all::Quantum Catz: LX: ::sighs:: You know i hated
Mum when she tried to tell me to get on with my life after you
were gone. You were probably easy compared to me as a teenagerYarnKittymon: TY: ::drinks a sip of his beer;
quietly:: Maybe you can at least learn from my mistakes, huh?Quantum Catz: LX: ::chuckles:: Why d'you think
i started wearing gloves? Well, apart from the fact that my powers'd
probably drive me mad if i didn'tYarnKittymon: TY: ::sighs; softly:: I didn't
mean *that*. I meant...if you ever meet someone who means everything
to you...just don't be stupid about it.Quantum Catz: LX: ::sighs as well:: I know. Funny
thing is...the stuff about the labs...it'll fade in a while -
it scared me ridged at the time but...it's not my memory, so it'll
end up like a bad dream. :: rubs her knee as she says it:: The
stuffabout you probably won't be forgotten
so easilyQuantum Catz: LX: And that was all i wanted to
do...find out about you, i meanYarnKittymon: TY: ::looks down; softly:: I screwed
up, so bad. Everyone in town knows how bad. I guess you never
should've thought much of me...guess I've never been a good person.Quantum Catz: LX: I don't think you're a bad
person, Toby - i don't think any of your friends would eitherYarnKittymon: TY: But I let Becky down, I let
all my friends down...the last thing I'd thought would be that
I'd hurt you too.Quantum Catz: LX: ::smiles:: Like i said, the
'disillusionment by brother' thing's already passedYarnKittymon: TY: ::frowns, and then drinks a
third of his beer; quietly:: Any of the rest bothering you? I
won't even try to make excuses for that last bit.Quantum Catz: LX: You don't have to play shrink
just cos Mum asked you to you knowYarnKittymon: TY: ::shrugs:: No, but like I said,
we don't have that much time together. If you wanted to ask me
anything, now's as good a time as any.Quantum Catz: LX: You know it's the reason i
went into psychology, my power. You'd be amazed the different
ways people structure their memories, to forget, to remember and
then the ones that they spend half their life having blocked out,
they come screaming out at me just as if they had happened to
that person only yesterdayYarnKittymon: TY: ::cringes; quietly:: But she--they--don't
feel anything when you do it, do they?Quantum Catz: LX: ::smiles weakly:: Nah, i back
away in tears and they're standing looking at me like i've gone
mad - though nowadays i tend to fall over rather than back away
right enoughYarnKittymon: TY: ::quietly:: About that...there's
a fella in town, Isaac, he's a healer. I don't know if he could
help, but between the two of us we could probably manage to fix
you up.Quantum Catz: LX: ::finishes her drink:: I don't
want fixed up, some scars are meant to be thereYarnKittymon: TY: ::softly, not quite smiling::
Or are you just looking to keep something you can always use for
an excuse to go for a walk when you want to get away from the
rest of us?Quantum Catz: LX: ::smirks:: I could always just
up and leave if i really wanted to, in fact being healthy would
get me out of there faster reallyYarnKittymon: TY: ::smiles weakly:: The least
you could do is let me make you some rocket shoes or something,
then.Quantum Catz: LX: ::chuckles:: I don't need anything,
really - the nice physiotherapist said it'll get better - maybe
not 100% but betterYarnKittymon: TY: How long've you had it?Quantum Catz: LX: Since just before i was meant
to be going to NYU - 's the reason Mum and Dad insisted on movingYarnKittymon: TY: ::softly:: How?Quantum Catz: LX: ::shrugs:: It doesn't matter
- it's past nowYarnKittymon: TY: ::nearly finishes the beer::
Well, you're still better than me. Do you realize how different
my life would be if I just had a little self-control?Quantum Catz: LX: ::smiles:: I doubt you'd've
ended up in the year 1932 anywayYarnKittymon: TY: I wouldn't've even been in
a lab, probably. But there's just the one time I'm actually sorry
for. ::shakes his head, then laughs:: I doubt Mom intended for
you to be *my* therapist.Quantum Catz: LX: ::chuckles:: Maybe she hoped
we'd treat each other and come back all sorted and problem-freeYarnKittymon: TY: ::grins:: Think we can fool
her? What kind of good breakthrough phrases have you learned in
school?Quantum Catz: LX: We can always just turn her
words against her and tell her we've resolved all our major issues
- though i doubt she'd believe it, whatever words we usedYarnKittymon: TY: ::laughs:: I guess we just
say we've had a major breakthrough, then. Maybe throw in a "I
like me again" to really convince her.

Quantum Catz: LX: ::chuckles:: It was usually
everyone else i said thati didn't like - dunno if mum would fall
for thatYarnKittymon: TY: ::grins:: Well, I say I like
me, you say you like me...everything's better, right?Quantum Catz: LX: Well that's okay - but i think
if i said i liked mum or Phoebus, they'd check to see if i had
a feverYarnKittymon: TY: ::smiles slightly:: They're
not so bad, are they? I even missed them, believe it or not.Quantum Catz: LX: ::shrugs:: I was just a kid
when you disappeared...and any attempt they made to get on with
their lives just seemed like...a betrayal...i guessYarnKittymon: TY: ::softly:: I guess I'd be upset
with them for that...but I don't really have room to talk; I did
worse. ::shakes his head:: Are you OK, though?Quantum Catz: LX: ::smiles weakly:: I'd kinda
given you up for dead too by the time i went to NYU...i guess
i kinda realised that bad things *do* happen and they don't always
work out ::rubs at her knee::YarnKittymon: TY: ::smiles; softly:: Aw, you
should've known I wouldn't let them keep me forever or take me
down.Quantum Catz: LX: ::chuckles:: I never imagined
you'd be caught in the first placeYarnKittymon: TY: ::grins:: Well, I guess I didn't
imagine that either...but if you really think about it, it shouldn't
come as a surprise.Quantum Catz: LX: Maybe now - but not when i
was 14. It kinda made Phoebus right...and i never thought he could
beYarnKittymon: TY: ::in a grave voice:: Well,
I'm sorry I made Phoebus right. You know I'd *never* want to do
that. ::smiles a little:: It's all worked out for the best, though.Quantum Catz: LX: ::smiles weakly:: You know
we never would've even known if i hadn't hunted out Millie the
next day...she was awfully upset about it allYarnKittymon: TY: ::a little grimly:: I'll bet--if
she had just kept her mouth shut none of it would've happened.Quantum Catz: LX: I said something like that
to her at the time - but d'you expect? Most people're afraid of
freaksYarnKittymon: TY: ::nods; quietly:: Living here,
I'd almost forgotten that. Have you thought about moving out here
someday? I guess Dominick wouldn't let you stay in the '30s, but
it's not such a bad place back in '06, is it?Quantum Catz: LX: ::shrugs:: 'S no bother to
me - i don't like using my power anyway - only problem i ever
get is when boyfriends think it might be nice for me to touch
them without the glovesYarnKittymon: TY: ::smiles, but rather soberly::
I guess you'll have to tell one of 'em someday, if you ever get
serious.Quantum Catz: LX: Yeah, well, knowing all those
little details about their past kinda puts me off reallyYarnKittymon: TY: ::smirks:: Well, there's gotta
be a fella out there who'll be immune to your powers, and then
I guess you'll just have to marry him.Quantum Catz: LX: ::laughs:: Maybe i should move
here after all - i think i'm more likely to find a variant like
that here than in the real worldYarnKittymon: TY: ::grins:: It's too bad we'll
be 70 years apart in a few days...that gives me a great idea for
a business, match-making variants with complimentary talents.Quantum Catz: LX: ::smiles:: I dunno - i wouldn't
exactly say yours and Becky's powers were complimentary - it wouldn't
necessarily make a relationshipYarnKittymon: TY: Maybe not, but it's worth a
try. ::smiles:: I guess Feeb hasn't found anyone yet?Quantum Catz: LX: ::wryly and with a hint of
distaste:: I guess there's no one out there perfect enough to
match his cunning intellectYarnKittymon: TY: ::laughs:: See, we'd just set
him up with a woman who can read minds; she'd seem even smarter
than him!Quantum Catz: LX: Ah yes - but she wouldn't think
like him - apparently the last one was too scatterbrained, considering
she was a doctor as well, i don't think his standards on intellect
are quite the same as oursYarnKittymon: TY: ::grins:: Then he doesn't deserve
a wife anyway. Either that, or no woman's done anything bad enough
to deserve *him*.Quantum Catz: LX: ::chuckles:: That's true -
i mean i couldn't put up with living with him for the rest of
my life but maybe that's just cos i know what he's likeYarnKittymon: TY: ::stretches:: Well, are you
ready to head back, or you need some more time away from the folks?Quantum Catz: LX: ::smiles weakly:: It was more
Becky i was avoiding - we didn't exactly warn her what i was going
to do...it feels kinda awkward sitting there knowing her memories
like thatYarnKittymon: TY: ::frowns:: Oh...if it's any
consolation, I guess you know Maeve and I saw into her head a
bit too...never mind the tree thing...Quantum Catz: LX: Yeah but that's a bit different
from purposefully not telling her ::shrugs:: I would've if i was
on my own...but Mum and Dad were afraid about what she'd do if
she was lying and she knew i was a variantYarnKittymon: TY: ::smiles:: You're gonna have
to get along with her sometime; we're gonna be stuck together
for a few days.Quantum Catz: LX: I know...it's just never easy
to deal with people when i know them like that...everyone has
secrets ::smiles weakly:: Even from themselvesYarnKittymon: TY: ::shrugs, standing up:: Well,
you know the worst ones of mine, now.Quantum Catz: LX: ::Stands up too, leaning on
her crutch:: I kinda wish i hadn't done it now but then i don't
think we would've believed her otherwiseYarnKittymon: TY: ::smirks:: Well, she *could've*
brought me to see you; that would've changed your minds.Quantum Catz: LX: ::softly:: She was worried
about how we'd react ::hesitates, trying to remember the details
of the memory:: Fiona...said you blamed mum and dad when you first
got out...and you never talked about them to her.. ::shrugs::
I guessQuantum Catz: she didn't want to set you up for
a fallYarnKittymon: TY: ::exhales deeply, looking away::
Sometimes I'm sure I don't deserve her.Quantum Catz: LX: ::smiles and takes Toby's arm
with her free hand:: Well she's marrying you - she must see something
in youYarnKittymon: TY: ::grins at Lexie:: I'm so glad
to see you.Quantum Catz: LX: ::grins back:: Nothing like
having your wonderful little sister around to cheer a guy up,
eh?YarnKittymon: TY: ::drops a couple coins on the
table:: Nothing like it. ::heads back towards his house, trying
not to appear to be trying to help Lexie walk::

YarnKittymon: : ::that evening, Toby sets his
family up in the house he used to live in, since there's already
a bed in his bedroom and another in a guest room; he insists on
making a third bed downstairs as well. The house is still in the
process of being cleaned up but it's a lot nicer to stay in than
it would be to share Becky's house with Toby and Daniel besides.
Toby spends at least half an hour downstairs talking with his
family before he finally reluctantly YarnKittymon: goes back home. He doesn't even
bother to show them around the upstairs and tell them where they
should sleep::YarnKittymon: TH: ::yawns widely; he hasn't looked
this happy in years:: Nice place he has here, too.Quantum Catz: LX: ::smirks slightly:: Bet the
downstairs bed was for my benefit, right enoughMaeve Owens: SH: ::she smiles:: Yes, I'm glad
to see he is doing so well. ::glancing to her daughter:: I know
it must still anger you but Toby was probably just trying to make
you comfortable. Maeve Owens: PH: ::he wanders around the place,
looking::YarnKittymon: : ::the downstairs is rather bare,
though Toby's used the things left-over from his earlier life
that there wasn't room for at Becky's to brighten the place up
some; there's a table in the dining room, and a couple things
to eat, even, in the refrigerator, though the main room's kind
of stark, with just a sofa and Lexie's bed::Quantum Catz: LX: I was only joking, Mom - it
doesn't bother meMaeve Owens: SH: ::gives her daughter an indulgent
smile:: Okay dear.YarnKittymon: TH: ::yawns again:: Come on; let's
get off to bed. Big day tomorrow. Maeve Owens: PH: ::nods:: Yeah, I'm really looking
forward to seeing more of this place. Quantum Catz: LX: ::wryly:: Even though it's
full of people who're actually comfortable with people knowing
about their talents?YarnKittymon: TH: ::grins::Maeve Owens: PH: ::he frowns at his sister::
I didn't say I was interested in the people.Quantum Catz: LX: What, even though half of them
are probably Toby's friends?YarnKittymon: TH: You two can ahgue all night,
but I need some sleep. ::smiles good-naturedly:: Good night, Lexie,
Feeb.Maeve Owens: PH: ::he smirks:: Good night dad.
::then fixes his gaze on his sister again:: Is it a crime that
*I* want to see this place since *I* might find it fascinating
that we're 70 years in the past? As for Toby's friends... ::he
shrugs: Maeve Owens: SH: ::she shakes her head as she
moves towards the stairs:: Good night you two. Don't stay up too
late hashing things out.

Quantum Catz: LX: ::glances at her parents::
G'night ::turns back to her brother:: I can't believe you're not
interested in the people who've been part of his life all this
timeMaeve Owens: PH: Interested maybe but it might
take a bit getting used to the fact that, as you put it, there
is alot of people here who aren't secretive about what they can
do.YarnKittymon: TH: ::climbs up the stairs, puzzling
over the several closed doors, trying to guess which is the bedroom;
decides it's probably the near one that'd face the street, and
though it sticks a little, he forces it open, and stops in his
tracks, finding himself looking at a lovingly assembled baby nursery,
covered in dust; even in the dark,
he's sure he recognizes Toby's handiwork in the crafting of the
furniture::Quantum Catz: LX: And? Anyone who actually *knows*
you, knows that you aren't eitherMaeve Owens: PH: I've never told anyone but
our parents and you.Quantum Catz: LX: It's still just a *tad* hypocriticalMaeve Owens: SH: ::she stops behind her husband,
trying to look around him and when she catches site of the room
she drawns in a sharp breath:: Oh my..YarnKittymon: TH: ::just stares into the room,
not setting foot inside; softly:: I guess Toby hasn't told us
everything about his life.Maeve Owens: PH: Well, hey, its better than
snooping into people's past. ::he winces, regretting the words
immediately.:: I'm sorry Lexie, lets just drop it okay? ::he turns
towards the stairs:: I'm going to sleep.Maeve Owens: SH: ::murmurs sadly:: Appears so.
I tried to get him to talk to me... ::she sighs:: Maybe I will
have to push a bit harder.YarnKittymon: TH: ::softly:: No wondah Lexie
was so upset, seeing Becky go through *this*.Quantum Catz: LX: Yeah, let's just ignore everything
as usual - and you think i *want* to know people's pasts? My head's
messed up enough without other people contributing to itMaeve Owens: SH: ::she nods, still staring at
all the decorations:: Come on, theres nothing we can say about
it tonight. Lets leave it for the morning.YarnKittymon: TH: ::steps back and gently closes
the door; softly:: Poah Toby. ::shakes his head, and then tries
the next door, visibly relieved that it's just a bedroom with
a large bed inside::Maeve Owens: PH: ::he bits his tongue to keep
himself from saying something else stupid, reminding himself that
he shouldn't be taking his frustration out on his sister. Turning
back to her; softly:: And I'd give anything to be able to heal
you Maeve Owens: of that heart ache Lexie. Maeve Owens: SH: ::she murmurs her agreement
as she follows her husband.::Quantum Catz: LX: ::Yeah sure ::turns away and
adds, sarcastically:: Maybe one day you'll develop a cure for
being a freakMaeve Owens: PH: ::he just shakes his head and
turns to leave again. There was no sense in getting into an argument
with her::Quantum Catz: LX: ::sighs at his lack of response,
though she doesn't say anything else to him::